During the post-game celebration last night, Sandy Alderson just tried to enjoy the moment. The Mets GM was soaked by the players with champagne and beer, and he talked about how proud he is of what the team accomplished. “I just think the team was so resilient. That was true throughout the season, true in the series, true in this game,” Alderson said. “We got down 2-1 in the...
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SNY play-by-play man Gary Cohen isn’t calling any Mets postseason games on TV or Radio this year, but he sure did light up the airwaves on Monday with his negative remarks and five-minute rant about Daniel Murphy during an interview on WFAN with Joe and Evan. “I have no interest in Daniel Murphy, none. I have zero desire in bringing back Daniel Murphy.” Cohen told both hosts. “He’s...
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It’s been a common refrain all season long, but on Thursday night Daniel Murphy came through again for the Mets, this time putting on his own one-man show. Murphy, who has literally carried this team offensively for the past six weeks, delivered his most memorable game yet as a Met, a 3-for-4 performance that accounted for all the Mets scoring in their dramatic 3-2 win over the Dodgers to...
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An MMO Fan Shot by Anonymous Yankees Fan It’s amazing (not Amazin’) how one man can make such a difference in an elimination game in three totally distinctive ways as Daniel Murphy did in LA tonight. Without going into each of the ways, because anyone who watched already knows, the game should be recognized as one of the greatest deciding-game performances for all that effort and...
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From the second inning until he actually got into the game, Noah Syndergaard was up and down and warming up for an eternity until his electrifying appearance in the seventh inning. He may have pitched a complete game in the bullpen before ever getting into the actual game. In the biggest spot of his career though, and in an unfamiliar position for himself, he thrived, he impressed, he sparkled....
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Jeurys Familia was amazing after being called on for the six out save in last night’s game. While it was the first of his career, he looked as dominating as ever. He retired every batter he faced as he faced as he overpowered the Dodgers with his explosive heat. Familia struck out the final two batters of the game before he and the team erupted in celebration. “He’s gotten four-out saves....
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